Mississauga: Given the ivory towers that union bosses live in the West, while Rome (not just figuratively) is burning, it is no surprise that average people are wondering if the democracy that is much ballyhooed is meant to work for just the unions and the politicians. Last time around, during the elections, Ontario Opposition [...]
Toronto: Ontario’s investment in the new Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute is attracting talent from around the world and creating good jobs for Ontario families. Premier Dalton McGuinty visited the institute to meet billionaire-philanthropist Li Ka Shing and thank him for supporting health care research in Ontario. The institute is part of St. Michael’s Hospital [...]
Toronto: A report on the proceedings of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Canada (PBDCanada2011) was released at an event at Atlantis Pavilion in downtown Toronto on Wednesday September 21. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Satish Thakkar, President, Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) said, [...]
By Binoy Thomas A couple of years ago, during a brief meeting with the then Liberal leader, what’s his name (oops, how short the public memory is!) (let me pause for google search), okay here it is, Michael Ignatieff, I raised the question of the auto workers union’s stand on not giving up anything [...]
Toronto: A sea of people in a riot of colour descended on Yonge Dundas square to celebrate India’s 64th Independence Day Saturday, August 13. The event which was organized by Panorama India, a non-profit umbrella organization uniting cultural organizations in GTA and celebrating India’s unity in diversity was a mélange [...]
Toronto: The Ontario government is proposing to expand protected leave from work by allowing caregivers to spend more time with family members who cannot care for themselves because of serious injury or illness including cancer or stroke. Currently, Ontarians are entitled to an eight-week unpaid leave of absence to take care [...]
The Canada Pakistan Business Council held its annual gala dinner to recognize the achievements of its members and others for their special services to the community and society on Friday July 8th at the Bay View Golf and Country Club. In his welcome address, President Andy Merchant thanked the members, directors, [...]
By Binoy Thomas Toronto: They came, they showed us a little, and they cleaned us out! That’s the sentiment expressed by many, reacting to the much-touted IIFA weekend in the city. Our premier, a bit star-struck these days, and yes, with an eye on the elections (and the South Asian vote bank) [...]
Toronto: On June 9th at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Canada 2011 convention, Deepak Obhrai, MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs spoke about the Indian diaspora and the growing ties between India and Canada to a packed audience including Premier McGuinty, Governor General David Johnston, India’s Minister of [...]
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